Synonyms

Stem

Epicortical runners absent.

Leaves

Leaf blades thick and fleshy, breaking along a straight line when bent back on themselves. Leaf blades about 4-8.5 x 2-4 cm, petioles about 0.2-0.6 cm long. Venation visible on the upper surface but scarcely visible on the lower surface, 3-5-veined.

Seedlings

Features not available.

Distribution and Ecology

Occurs in CYP, NEQ and southwards as far as northern NSW. Altitudinal range in northern Australia from near sea level to 750 m. Also found in New Guinea. Frequently parasitic on Casuarinaceae and Alphitonia.